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Friendship is one of the District of Columbia’s largest and highest-performing public charter school networks, with 16 schools serving over 4,500 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. We provide a world-class education that prepares students for college success and a career of their choice. Friendship empowers students to achieve high academic standards, enjoy learning, and develop as ethical, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens who contribute actively to their communities. Learn more about friendship See all friendship schools About Friendship CONSISTENT GRADUATION RATE perpetually exceeds district and national averages of high school graduates go on to a four-year college or other institution of higher learning OUR EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM offers students the chance to earn up to 60 college credits or an associate’s degree at no cost while in high school MORE THAN $85 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS earned since 2008 60% of high school students enroll in an AP or honors class Over 4,500 students on 16 campuses with over 800 staff members Enroll Your Child Nurture your child’s joy for learning. Set them up for success in college and life. Enroll today! Read more Teach at Friendship Join a team of highly-committed educators at one of our Friendship campuses. Apply today! Read more News & Information Message from our CEO regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dear Friendship Parents and Guardians: With the recent announcement of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in our local area, I want to reassure you that Friendship is taking all of the necessary steps to protect the health and safety of our students and staff, and follow the guidance provided by the D.C. Department of Health, the Mayor’s Office as well as Homeland Security and Emergency Management Services. It’s important for you to know that the City, through the DC Department of Health, determines if a single school or multiple schools should close and for how long they should stay closed. At this time, based on guidance from the DC Department of Health, all Friendship campuses remain open. Proactive Approach to Health and Safety: All of our school buildings have undergone additional deep cleanings with hospital-grade disinfecting products recommended by health agencies. We started our deep cleanings two weeks ago and will continue with additional weekly deep cleanings. While frequent hand washing is one of the best ways to stop the spread of the virus, we are obtaining additional hand sanitizers and cleansing wipes for our classrooms. Please consider sending your child to school with hand sanitizer and wipes so that they have it available as they travel to and from school. We have also developed a plan if a staff member or student develops symptoms. If there is any suspected or tested positive Coronavirus exposure, we will notify the school community and consult with the Department of Health as we take steps to mitigate exposure. Moving Forward: Friendship will continue to proactively prepare. Currently, we are evaluating all school-sponsored travel and conferences. If there is any change to our opening status, notifications will occur through emergency alerts on the major news outlets, social media, FPCS website, email, calls and texts. In the event of a major disruption to school, we are working with staff and online vendors to ensure that daily learning continues and is accessible for students along with grab and go school meals. Students will have access to school work and academic support, and we are working to expand internet and technology access. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shared several recommendations to ensure that everyone is taking appropriate actions to stay healthy and prevent the spread of person-to-person viruses. These precautions include: – Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer – Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands – Avoiding close contact with people who are sick – Staying home when you are sick – Covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throwing the tissue in the trash – Cleaning and disinfecting frequently-touched objects and surfaces I encourage our entire Friendship community to remain strong and positive through this situation. If you have concerns or suggestions, please contact your BSM, Principal or the Community Office. Yours in service, Patricia A. Brantley CEO D.C.’s two biggest charter networks are growing. But how big is too big? By Perry Stein, Washington Post Last year, three charter schools in the District stood on the brink of closing. They needed help. Fast. Two turned to the Friendship Public Charter network. The third received a lifeline from the KIPP DC charter network. And now, Friendship may rescue yet another struggling charter campus. D.C. education officials are considering a proposal for Friendship to take over Achievement Prep-Wahler Place Middle School in Southeast Washington. KIPP DC and Friendship, the city’s two largest charter networks, have grown bigger in recent years as they take over floundering charter campuses, revamping the schools and adding the campuses to their already extensive and well-regarded portfolios. The networks are poised to educate more than 11,500 public school students in the coming years — more than 11 percent of the city’s public school population. Read more > We’re Hiring for SY 2020-21 Positions Have you RSVP’d for our upcoming talent fair on February 1st? If not, there’s still time! RSVP > See All News Events Friendship Stories When you work at a successful school, you get to see the faces of the scholars you have impacted and for whom you're advocating. Keven Cotton Business Manager Friendship Chamberlain I enjoy making everything a teachable moment. In order for students to be interested in a lesson, it must be significant to them. Yvonne Tackie Instructional Specialist Friendship Southeast What sets the International Baccalaureate (IB) program apart is its level of expectation for excellence. Felicia Owo Principal Friendship Woodridge International Friendship Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities. For more information, click here . facebook twitter instagram linkedin youtube Friendship Public Charter School | 1400 1st Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: 202-281-1700 | Fax: 202-986-9240 Procurement Friendship Staff Intranet Notice of Nondiscrimination Message from our CEO regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dear Friendship Parents and Guardians: With the recent announcement of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in our local area, I want to reassure you that Friendship is taking all of the necessary steps to protect the health and safety of our students and staff, and follow the guidance provided by the D.C. Department of Health, the Mayor’s Office as well ...